Let's make this pick a winner ...
Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis Rams (2004, Oregon State)
We made note of it when we unveiled pick No. 25, but the case is the same in the No. 24 spot ... no future Hall of Famers were ever selected with this pick.
Steven Jackson isn't an easy pick to make in the all-time ultimate mock draft, but this player is selected simply based on what Rams fans should be able to expect from the running back over the next few years. As the Rams' workhorse back, Jackson should be able to produce numerous 1,000-yard seasons (he already has three in four seasons), which would make him decidedly more valuable to his team than any other player ever selected in the No. 24 spot.
Let's check out other notable players selected at No. 24 for further evaluation ...
Robert Jones, LB, Dallas Cowboys (1992), who was a member of the Cowboys' three Super Bowl-winning teams in the 1990s.
Todd Marinovich, QB, Los Angeles Raiders (1991), who was first dubbed "Robo QB," but then earned a more undesirable "Todd Marijuanavich" nickname.
Craig Heyward, RB, New Orleans Saints (1988), after rushing for 4,301 yards in the NFL, "Ironhead" went on be showcased in humorous commercials for Zest body wash.
Roy Foster, OG, Miami Dolphins (1982, Southern California), of, "mom ... you put too much salt in the pound cake last week" fame.
James Brooks, RB, San Diego Chargers (1981, Auburn), who was a four-time Pro Bowler and was the Bengals' all-time leading rusher when he left the team after the 1991 season.
Archie Griffin, RB, Cincinnati Bengals (1976, Ohio State), the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy never really recaptured his collegiate magic, but did play in Super Bowl XVI against the 49ers.
Raymond Chester, TE, Oakland Raiders (1970, Morgan State), who was one of the more productive tight ends in the NFL in the 1970s. Chester was also the starting tight end on the Raiders' Super Bowl XV-winning team.
Calvin Hill, RB, Dallas Cowboys (1969, Yale), who was a four-time Pro Bowler and a member of the Cowboys' Super Bowl VI-winning team.
Current NFL players selected at No. 24: Brandon Meriweather, DB, New England Patriots (2007, Miami, Fla.); Jonathan Joseph, CB, Cincinnati Bengals (2006, South Carolina); Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers (2005, California); Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis Rams (2004, Oregon State); Dallas Clark, TE, Indianapolis Colts (2003, Iowa); Ed Reed, S, Baltimore Ravens (2002, Miami, Fla.); Eric Moulds, WR, Buffalo Bills (1996, Mississippi State).
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